Citrus Tristeza Virus Preimmunization Strategies
CTV is believed to have been introduced into New Zealand in the late 1800's. The most efficient vector of CTV the black citrus aphid (Toxoptera citricidus) is widespread in New Zealand and therefore almost every tree in New Zealand carries CTV ... [... more]
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HPV and cervical cancer
Genital warts are very common sexually transmitted infections. The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet. Many people have HPV ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
What is hepatitis C?
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is a natural reaction of the body to injury, and often causes swelling and tenderness. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, chemicals, drugs and viruses. There are several different types of ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Managing cold sores in the mouth
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores are very common. About 20% of children will have been infected by the age of 5 years and about 80% of people will have been infected by the time they are adults. After ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
What is cytomegalovirus?
Cytomegalovirus is a common virus worldwide. Healthy children and adults usually have no illness when they are infected, but some can get an illness similar to glandular fever. It can cause some major health problems. If they do become unwell, ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Spread of RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children under the age of 12 months. RSV infections are very common. About 50% of children first get the infection before they are 12 months old, ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
What is croup?
Croup is caused by a virus infection. A young child (usually under 5 years) becomes mildly unwell with what seems to be a normal 'cold'. The virus infection then causes the lining of the airway (windpipe) in the child's neck to swell, causing the ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
HIV testing
Early testing, detection and treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delay the onset of complications including AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatment aims to control HIV and ... [... more]
Better Health |
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
About 1 in 1,000 children develop juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). They will develop painful, swollen and hot joints, and they will usually be affected for several months or longer. The body's immune system protects the body from viruses or ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Glandular fever - Better Health Channel.
Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe a viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. The virus that causes glandular fever is known as Epstein-Barr virus. Glandular fever most commonly affects young adults ... [... more]
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Smallpox - Better Health Channel.
Smallpox is caused by the variola virus or Orthopoxvirus. Smallpox was once a feared viral disease. An aggressive immunisation campaign eradicated smallpox by 1979 but small stocks of the virus remain in laboratories. Smallpox is caused by the ... [... more]
Better Health |
Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus. The major risk is permanent brain damage. Children aged one year or less and adults aged 55 years and over are more vulnerable to life threatening complications. Viral ... [... more]
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